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Effective medical diagnosis depends not just on looking, but on truly perceiving. Recognizing this, many medical training programs have adopted Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) discussions about art to enhance studentsskills in nuanced observation, inference, and communication. In 2004, Harvard Medical School pioneered use of VTS within medical education to refine the diagnostic and interpersonal skills of future healthcare professionals. Now, VTS is embraced in over 30 medical schools.

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With the snow and cold temperatures hopefully behind us we can start thinking about springtime in Kansas!

The phone rang, and I answered it because the call was from a nearby community. No big surprise that the caller was obviously not from anywhere near, and the caller was asking for a donation for some organization in which I had no interest. I said, in a kindly tone, “No thank you,” and hung up. They will never end the call. YOU MUST HANG UP.

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Atrial fibrillation is probably a diagnosis you have heard of, if not because a friend or family member has it, because it has been mentioned in a public advertisement or pharmaceutical commercial. Atrial fibrillation (or “-fib”) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, a condition estimated by the American Heart Association to be present in more than five million Americans.

One of the purposes of the Harvey County Home and Garden Show is providing an opportunity to learn! Each year we have eleven lawn and garden seminars for the citizens of Harvey County and surrounding area co come and learn from one or all of the programs. This year if you are interested in learning how to grow mushrooms, plants with indoor blooms or weather this is the place for you. March 22 and 23 are the dates and it is held at the Dyck Arboretum in Hesston.

My favorite potato varieties to plant are Red Norland and Yukon Gold. Fortunately, there are many varieties to choose from now days so everyone can have a favorite if they choose. It is almost potato planting time! Mid-March to April is planting time for spring potatoes. Begin with disease-free tubers from a reputable source. Potatoes from the grocery store may not produce a large yield compared with certified seed potatoes.